Despite not having control in their initial venue canceling on them , Anna and Matt are grateful for how everything turned out in the end , with their last-minute change and flawless undertaking . Without a venue ’ s curfew to obey , the only thing the newlyweds needed to worry about was soaking in the special day with their closest family and friends . “ There wasn ’ t much in our control towards the end of planning , so we ’ re thrilled with how it turned out ,” says Anna .
The Details
Bridal Attire : Casablanca Bridal from Ve ’ Lace Bridal , Bellingham , MA
Groom ’ s Attire : Ralph Lauren from George ' s Apparel , Manchester , NH
Hair : Done by older sister / Maid of Honor Alyson
Day-of Coordinator : Alyssa Wood
Makeup : Courtney Parker Transportation : Hampton Inn Shuttle ; Rockstar Limo
Entertainment : DJ Sean of South Coast Entertainment
Catering : Keane ' s Wood-Fired
Tents / Rentals : Pranzi
PHOTOGRAPHY : ( TOP TO BOTTOM , LEFT TO RIGHT ) ASHLEY OLAFSSON PHOTOGRAPHY ; KIM LYN PHOTOGRAPHY ; FELISHA LEES PHOTOGRAPHY ; SARA ZARRELLA PHOTOGRAPHY .
STYLIST LOVE
“ When going bridal dress shopping , always trust your stylist ; they are the ones that know what you will look great in and as they get to know you , they will be able to pinpoint exactly what you are looking for . Trust us , we are more excited for your big day than you are ; we love what we do and it ’ s our mission to take everyone ' s breath away .”
— Alexia Botelho , Alexandra ’ s Boutique , alexandrasbridalboutique . com
ON-TREND
“ Some exciting trends include a square or straight neckline to give a more modern look . Designers have also been showing skirts with slits the past few seasons as well , which offer a chic alternative to the classic gown . Little touches of color are in style to give a pop to the traditional ivory wedding dress . Lastly , our absolute favorite trend is bows . Large or small , a bow on a dress is the perfect addition to add interest and dimension .”
— Francesca Micheletti and Kate Spinella , Ivory Bridal , ivorybridalri . com
TWO TIMES THE FUN
“ We are loving the second outfit looks . Brides who want to show one side of their personality through the formal part of the wedding may prefer to have the ease of a more casual or comfortable second look for the dancing portion of the evening . We always say that gowns are a personal preference for the bride and that there are no rules when it comes to weddings in these modern times , so if the bride wants a second look , she should have it !”
— Francesca Micheletti and Kate Spinella , Ivory Bridal Boutique , ivorybridalri . com
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